How hard is it to change a tie rod end?

maristgrad09 · 02-22-2012, 10:11 AM

Good morning everyone,

My car is at BMW right now and I got a call stating that my tie rod end was wearing down. They said that the cost to change it and do an alignment would be $650 plus tax. I'm just wondering how difficult of a job it would to do by myself and realistically how much would an independent shop charge to change one. Thanks!

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 02-22-2012, 10:24 AM

Inner or outter? Inner is a little more involved as it requires a specific tool to complete the job. But that price is ridiculous. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself get prices from a local mechanic. Its a common part they change all the time.

PSU335i · 02-22-2012, 11:19 AM

If it's the outer...it's pretty easy. I did mine last year. The key is to have a jack to apply load on your suspension before you tighten the bolts.

Castr_85M · 02-22-2012, 12:37 PM

hit up sal@autocouture or matt@autocouture they will get it done way cheaper then the stealership!
I just had this done by them on my 135i. Big difference in steering response and road feel, assuming you upgrade to ///M ones. Price difference is very little if any.

mjollnir19 · 02-22-2012, 01:33 PM

call ACM asap

E46toE90 · 02-22-2012, 07:28 PM

650! Wtf why

02-22-2012, 10:11 AM	#1
maristgrad09 Major 252 Rep 1,236 Posts Drives: Orange e92 m3 FBO+E85 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Setauket, NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00]	How hard is it to change a tie rod end? Good morning everyone, My car is at BMW right now and I got a call stating that my tie rod end was wearing down. They said that the cost to change it and do an alignment would be $650 plus tax. I'm just wondering how difficult of a job it would to do by myself and realistically how much would an independent shop charge to change one. Thanks! __________________ 2007 e90 335i: Single Turbo 700whp (Sold) 2009 e82 135i: Jb4 Only (Sold) 2010 e92 M3: Macht Schnell Intake, AA Pulley, IPE F1 Full Exhaust, 100% e85, RK Tunes Custom Tune (400whp)
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-22-2012, 10:24 AM	#2
SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! Lieutenant Colonel 219 Rep 1,795 Posts Drives: 06' E90 330, 20' F97 X3m Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: L.I, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i SPORT [7.34]	Inner or outter? Inner is a little more involved as it requires a specific tool to complete the job. But that price is ridiculous. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself get prices from a local mechanic. Its a common part they change all the time. __________________ LIVE FAST..DRIVE FASTER!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
PSU335i Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 17 911 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philly iTrader: (2)	If it's the outer...it's pretty easy. I did mine last year. The key is to have a jack to apply load on your suspension before you tighten the bolts.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2012, 12:37 PM	#4
Castr_85M Captain 57 Rep 943 Posts Drives: AW/Fox 6MT E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	hit up sal@autocouture or matt@autocouture they will get it done way cheaper then the stealership! I just had this done by them on my 135i. Big difference in steering response and road feel, assuming you upgrade to ///M ones. Price difference is very little if any.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2012, 01:33 PM	#5
mjollnir19 Major 67 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: BMW 335i DINAN 3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (13) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i LCI [9.50]	call ACM asap __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2012, 07:28 PM	#6
E46toE90 Sparkling Graphite Metallic FTW 156 Rep 3,211 Posts Drives: lci m-sport e90 n55 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the bronx iTrader: (12)	650! Wtf why __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote